Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
The purpose of this graduate-level qualification is to provide students with a broad understanding of engineering, fostering creativity, lifelong learning, and practical skills. Specifically, the program focuses on metallurgical engineering, addressing the unique needs of the South African minerals and manufacturing industry. Metallurgical engineers play a crucial role in designing and developing processes for mineral and metal processing, as well as managing people and production processes.
The qualification aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent professionals in the field of engineering. It also aligns with the academic requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer set by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and international engineering accreditation standards. By completing this program, students will be prepared to apply their knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences to economically utilize materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.
Outcomes
- Solve Engineering problems by identifying, assessing, formulating and solving convergent and divergent engineering problems creatively and innovatively.
- Application of knowledge of mathematics, basic science and engineering science from first principles to solve engineering problems.
- Perform creative, procedural and non-procedural design and synthesis of components, systems, works, products or processes.
- Investigation, experimentation and data analysis.
- Use engineering methods, skills, tools and information technology.
- Communicate effectively in professional and in general terms.
- Understand and appreciate the impact of engineering activity on society and the environment.
- Work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary environments showing leadership and performing critical functions.
- Engage in lifelong learning through well-developed learning skills and to understand the need to maintain continued competence and to keep abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques.
- Act professionally and ethically and to take responsibility within his/her own limits of competence and is competent to exercise judgment commensurate with his/her knowledge and experience. Critical cross-field outcomes: All the SAQA critical cross-field outcomes are addressed and integrated in the overall learning outcomes, as stated above.
Assessment Criteria
Engineering Problem Solving and Application of Knowledge
- Solving Engineering Problems: Assignments include engineering case studies, laboratory experimentation, and engineering design projects.
- Mathematical and Statistical Knowledge: Bring mathematical, numerical analysis, and statistical knowledge to bear on engineering problems. Use formal analysis, modeling, and communicate concepts with the aid of mathematics. Reason about engineering components using mathematical concepts and deal with uncertainty through probability and statistics.
- Physical Laws and Knowledge: Use physical laws and knowledge as a foundation for solving engineering problems. Perform formal analysis, modeling, and reason about engineering components using principles and knowledge of basic sciences.
- Engineering Science: Use techniques, principles, and laws of engineering science to identify and solve open-ended problems, pursue applications, and work across disciplinary boundaries.
Design and Synthesis Skills Development
- Design Projects: Develop design and synthesis skills through projects. Identify and formulate design problems, plan and manage the design process, acquire and evaluate knowledge, perform design tasks, evaluate alternatives, and assess impacts and benefits.
- Integrated Development: Develop skills through laboratory exercises and final year thesis project. Apply research methods, plan and conduct investigations, analyze data, and interpret information.
Additional Skills Development
- Engineering Methods and Tools: Use appropriate engineering methods, skills, and tools. Assess results and limitations, apply computer packages, and create computer applications.
- Communication and Information Handling: Communicate effectively with engineering audiences and use computer packages for computation, modeling, and simulation. Utilize computers and networks for information processing and enhance personal productivity.
- Ethics and Environmental Management: Sensitize learners to the impact of engineering on society and the environment. Consider the impact of technology on society and incorporate ethical considerations into engineering analysis and design.
Teaching Philosophy and Learning Activities
- Thinking Skills Development: Emphasize understanding concepts, scientific logic, and innovation. Encourage inquisitiveness and lifelong learning.
- Ethical and Professional Attitudes: Develop ethical and professional attitudes through an Ethics and Engineering Practice module.
Integrated Assessment
- Workplace Assessments: Include written examinations, oral examinations, assignments, tutorials, presentations, laboratory reports, poster sessions, thesis, design project reports, self-assessment, and peer assessment.
- Summative Assessment: Based on capstone projects in the final year, requiring integration of acquired skills. Includes a poster session, presentation, written report, and oral examination.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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